02/03/2021
|| PLAYful Tip Tuesday ||
โHow does playtime with dad affect your child?
Evidence suggests that rough-and-tumble play helps children with self-regulation, or dealing with difficult emotions. The idea is that this kind of play excites and momentarily destabilizes the child, giving them a chance to practice calming down.
โ Dads are sensitive, too.
โ Making the most of our time.
Like most things in life, the key to healthy child development is variety. Your child needs lots of types of play in different contexts to grow and succeed.
Whatever your gender and natural preferences, make time as a family to get outside and run, or on the floor and wrestle. Have tea parties, care for dolls, and battle imaginary dragons.